Facility Assistant

Digital Realty

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About The Position

The Facility Assistant or Facility Maintenance Personnel is a part of the Data Center Operations Team. The Facility Assistant shall provide leadership and management for day-to-day operations of a large scale Data Center electrical/mechanical plant, while ensuring the highest levels of reliability and availability are maintained.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Responsible attitude with strong work ethic; leading by example in attendance, attitude and technical work product
• Ability and willingness to respond to emails after hours in the event of an emergency
• Basic carpentry skills
• Painting experience
• General mechanical skills
• Extended hours may be significant at times
• Rudimentary problem solving skills, technical and organizational expertise
• Actively solicits feedback to ensure all activities and deliverables meet expectations

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of facility management experience in a high reliability data center or similar environment preferred
• Background in carpentry and general building hardware maintenance (doors, locks, windows, flooring, etc.) preferred
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite applications, Outlook, Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist as a security monitor (includes looking for security violations and at times escorting contractors to secured areas) during normal business hours and on call for emergencies
• Assist with shipping/receiving and general loading dock activities and operations
• Perform daily property tours
• Assist Managers with obtaining facility related price quotations and bid proposals on property quotes
• Assist with performing and scheduling repairs and preventative maintenance of general facility equipment and grounds, related to landscaping, irrigations systems, elevators and lifts, dock levelers, pest control, trash removal, painting, crating and uncrating equipment, security equipment IE cameras, readers and gates.
• Assist with cleaning and general custodial services of the facility
• Escorting vendor to the appropriate departmental contact but excluding all areas for MEP, roof and critical space in the data center.
• Maintain work areas in a neat and safe manner, non-critical space.
• Organize and file property related facility documents

Benefits

• Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
• Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
• Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees